University of Portsmouth

Social Work MSc

University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Study social work for two years full-time to advance your knowledge to a postgraduate level. Become a confident practitioner in the changing arena of social work.

Key highlights

  • Advances social work knowledge to postgraduate level
  • Prepares you to practise confidently in a changing social work field
  • Selection process designed in line with Social Work England standards

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant subject
  • Degree: 2nd class — considered case by case
  • Additional condition: work_experience — Applicants must also have relevant work experience, more than 3 months in voluntary or paid employment in a health, education or social care environment.
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English
  • Additional condition: interview — Applicants who complete the written assessment will be invited to attend an individual online interview.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • GREAT Scholarships

    The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

    Up to £10,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered social worker
  • Children and families social worker
  • Adult social care social worker
  • Mental health social worker
  • Hospital social worker

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Portsmouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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